Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE: Result and reaction as Rauf takes three wickets and Babar Azam’s side win

Pakistan get their World Cup up and running with a convincing 81-run victory over the Netherlands

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Pakistan secured a comprehensive 81-run victory against a battling Netherlands to kickstart their World Cup campaign. Babar Azam’s side were in trouble after falling to 38-3 in the early stages but half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan saw them recover to post 286 after 49 overs.

Netherlands started brightly in their chase as Bas de Leede and Vikram Singh both reached their half-centuries as part of a 70-run stand. But when Singh fell, the Dutch middle order failed to provide support for De Leede who eventually fell for 67, with Scott Edward’s side losing their last 8 wickets for 85 runs as they were bowled out for 205.

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Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE: ODI World Cup updates

• Netherlands fall to 81-run defeat against Pakistan in opening both side’s opening World Cup fixture
• De Leede hits impressive half-centuries but Dutch run-chase collapses
• Pakistan bowled out for 286 off 49 overs; Rizwan and Shakeel hit vital half-centuries
• Cricket World Cup 2023: Full schedule, fixtures and match dates

Pakistan vs Netherlands

28.3

Wide Haris Rauf to Bas de Leede. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.

6 October 2023 15:43

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28.2

Haris Rauf to Saqib Zulfiqar. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Azam.

6 October 2023 15:42

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28.1

Haris Rauf to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

6 October 2023 15:41

[6 October 2023 15:40 · Ben Fleming]

Netherlands 137-5 (28) De Leede 50, Zulfiqar 3, Shadab 1-33 (6) target 287

This run chase will need a big knock from someone in an orange shirt and De Leede looks like the prime candidate as he finds a single to move him to his half-century. A fine knock from the youngster but plenty more to be done.

Zulfiqar gets his account off and running with three runs as four come from the latest Shadab over.

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27.6

Shadab Khan to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.

6 October 2023 15:40

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27.4

Shadab Khan to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.

6 October 2023 15:39

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27.3

Shadab Khan to Saqib Zulfiqar. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Zaman.

6 October 2023 15:39

[6 October 2023 15:38 · Ben Fleming]

Netherlands 133-5 (27) De Leede 49, Zulfiqar 0, Rauf 2-26 (6) target 287

Dropped! Zulfiqar is the new man and should be heading back to the shed straight away as he edges his first ball straight to Iftikhar at first slip.

It’s a simple catch but it’s somehow put done. A massive let-off for the new Dutch batter as the over comes to an end.

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27.1

Shadab Khan to Bas de Leede. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.

6 October 2023 15:38

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26.6

Haris Rauf to Saqib Zulfiqar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Zaman.

6 October 2023 15:37